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Bonnet Springs Park

Calendar of Events

Nuts About Nature; StoryWalk Grand Opening

Celebrate the grand opening of our StoryWalk at Nuts About Nature on Saturday, September 13, from 10AM – 12PM at the Hedrick Family Forest (at the start of the Canopy Walk). Join family Zumba classes by AMAR for Kids at 10AM or 11AM, explore monarch butterfly migration, observe life cycle replicas, and view a butterfly […]

Classroom Drop-In

Did you know Monarch butterflies travel thousands of miles during their migration? Join us at the GiveWell Community Foundation Nature Center Classroom on Saturday, September 13, from 1– 3PM to learn all about their journey and transformation. Then make your own Monarch butterfly craft to take home. This event is free and open to guests […]

Latino Conservation Week

Celebrate Latino Conservation Week at BSP from September 14 – 20! Explore the new StoryWalk and read Señorita Mariposa, a bilingual book with an audio option. Plus, enjoy BSP’s Monarch Trail and birding guides all week long.

Lakeland Runners Club Kids Run Club

The Lakeland Runners Club Kids Run Club is held during the school year, is gender-neutral, and is designed for children in kindergarten through fifth grade and is open to all children regardless of school affiliation. The emphasis of the program is on participation and developing a healthy lifestyle as opposed to being a competitive running […]

Cultural Connections

Join us on the 3rd Saturday of each month to explore connections between cultural heritage, the environment, and scientific inquiry. Each month will have new and engaging hands-on activities designed for a wide range of learners that connect cultural practices to the environment and related sciences. Stop by the GiveWell Community Foundation Nature Center from […]

Classroom Drop-In

Did you know the sun gives off enough energy in one hour to power the whole world for an entire year? Join us at the GiveWell Community Foundation Nature Center Classroom on Saturday, September 20, from 1 – 3PM to learn all about solar energy and build your own solar-powered machine using a hands-on STEM […]

Lakeland Runners Club Kids Run Club

The Lakeland Runners Club Kids Run Club is held during the school year, is gender-neutral, and is designed for children in kindergarten through fifth grade and is open to all children regardless of school affiliation. The emphasis of the program is on participation and developing a healthy lifestyle as opposed to being a competitive running […]

Evening Explorers

Explore the solar system at Evening Explorers on Tuesday, September 23, from 7:30 – 9:30PM at the Hollis Family Welcome Center and AgAmerica Heritage Gardens. View Neptune in opposition, explore the scale of the solar system, and take part in hands-on activities such as modeling Neptune’s moons and cosmic sorting challenges. This free event is […]

Exploration Station

Discover the world of butterflies at Exploration Station along the StoryWalk Pathway in the Hedrick Family Forest, Friday, September 26, from 2 – 4PM! Use butterfly guides to identify species around the park, read a butterfly-themed book along the StoryWalk, and explore how pollinators see native plants and animals. This free event is open to […]

Donate

Bonnet Springs Park is a privately developed public park that depends solely on public support. There are several ways that you can help make this dream for Lakeland's future generations become reality, and make it possible for friends and families to create endless memories at the park.

Volunteer

There are many ways you can help in the enabling of this magnificent regional park, from one-time to reoccurring volunteer opportunities. Bonnet Springs Park is looking for volunteers, sponsors, patrons, and professional services to help in the design and implementation. 

Donate

Bonnet Springs Park is a privately developed public park that depends solely on public support. There are several ways that you can help make this dream for Lakeland's future generations become reality, and make it possible for friends and families to create endless memories at the park.

Volunteer

There are many ways you can help in the enabling of this magnificent regional park, from one-time to reoccurring volunteer opportunities. Bonnet Springs Park is looking for volunteers, sponsors, patrons, and professional services to help in the design and implementation. 

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